Here's what kidney stones are, what causes them and how you can expect to have them treated if they affect you or someone you ...

Kidney stone disease is increasingly recognized as a chronic condition closely tied to metabolic health, with obesity standing out as a major risk factor. Conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, ...

While many people recognize kidney stone disease only when pain strikes, it is important to understand that the disease can have subtle, silent signs that go unnoticed. “About one in 10 people will ...

The Oxalosis and Hyperoxaluria Foundation (OHF) has accepted UCSF Health into its OHF Care Center Network recognizing the health system’s dedication to providing high-quality medical care, resources, ...

Stones are the most common kidney problem in people with inflammatory bowel disease like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Bowel problems can give you diarrhea, so you make less pee.

Chen also says that air pollution harms blood vessels, including the tiny ones in the kidneys, which can reduce blood flow ...

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The prevalence of kidney stones in the U.S. increased from 3.8% in the late 1970s to 8.8% in the late 2000s, the National Kidney Foundation said. The prevalence of kidney stones was 10% during ...

Overall, the risk of kidney stone disease doubled during childhood for boys and girls, while women saw a 45% increase of risk in their lifetime over the 16-year study period.

AKI - the other main type of kidney disease - can be caused by dehydration, blood loss, urinary tract obstructions such as kidney stones or blood clots, low blood pressure, or heart disease.

A history of kidney stones was associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) in women, but not in men, results of three large prospective cohort studies indicate.